Pistachio Apple Bars with Chia Seeds

1/3 cup cashew butter

1/3 cup honey

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups puffed barley or whole graincereal

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1/4 cup finely chopped dried apple

1/4 cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries

1/3 cup chopped dry-roasted pistachios

Cooking spray

1 teaspoon black chia seeds

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cashew butter, honey, olive oil, vanilla, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until bubbly. Combine cereal, oats, apple, cranberries, and pistachios in a medium bowl. Pour cashew butter mixture over barley mixture; toss well to coat. Press into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chia seeds, pressing to adhere. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set. Cool completely in dish.

Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light and myrecipes.com